2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Arkansas

none February 2026 September 2023 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Arkansas Arkansas legislative no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Arkansas 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Arkansas 2014 All 4 Arkansas seats to the United States House of Representatives 2012 11 06 Republican Party (United States) 3 4 1 637,591 61.42% 5.17% Democratic Party (United States) 1 0 1 304,770 29.36% 11.72% Green Party (United States) 0 0 57,706 5.56% 250px District results 250px County results Republican #f2b3be 40–50% #e27f90 50–60% #cc2f4a 60–70% #D40000 70–80% #aa0000 80–90% Democratic #b9d7ff 40–50% #86b6f2 50–60% #4389e3 60–70% New The 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Arkansas occurred on Tuesday, November 6, 2012, to elect the four U.S. representatives from the state, one from each of the state's four congressional districts. The elections coincided with the elections of other federal and state offices, including a quadrennial presidential election. As the result of redistricting following the 2010 United States census, the boundaries of the state's congressional districts were redrawn by the then Democratic legislature. Democratic Governor Mike Beebe, who signed the new map into law in April 2011, described it as the "status quo"http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/article/Beebe-signs-Ark-redistricting-plan-into-law-1336895.php Beebe signs Ark. redistricting plan into law April 14, 2011 April 23, 2011 San Antonio Express-News Andrew DeMillo https://web.archive.org/web/20110427062947/http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/article/Beebe-signs-Ark-redistricting-plan-into-law-1336895.php April 27, 2011 dead and not partisan.http://www.kuar.org/kuarnews/19379-beebe-says-redistricting-map-isn-t-partisan.html Beebe Says Redistricting Map Isn't Partisan April 14, 2011 April 23, 2011 KUAR Kelly MacNeil https://web.archive.org/web/20110928110942/http://www.kuar.org/kuarnews/19379-beebe-says-redistricting-map-isn-t-partisan.html September 28, 2011 dead In the new map, five counties are split between districts, the first time in Arkansas history that counties have not been kept intact in congressional districts. 2 Overview Statewide The table below shows the total number and percentage of votes, as well as the number of seats gained and lost by each political party in the election for the United States House of Representatives in Arkansas. United States House of Representatives elections in Arkansas, 2012http://elections.nytimes.com/2012/results/house New York Times Election Results 2012 The New York TimesPartyVotesPercentageSeats+/– Republican637,59161.4%4+1 Democratic304,77029.4%0-1 Green57,7065.6%0- Libertarian37,9873.7%0- Totals 1,038,054 100% 4 — Popular vote #ddd 600px 410px Republican Republican Party of Arkansas 61.42 Democratic Democratic Party of Arkansas 29.36 Green Green Party (United States) 5.56 Libertarian Libertarian Party (United States) 3.66 House seats #ddd 600px 410px Republican Republican Party of Arkansas 100.0 Democratic Democratic Party of Arkansas 0 Green Green Party (United States) 0 Libertarian Libertarian Party (United States) 0 By district Results of the 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Arkansas by district: DistrictRepublicanDemocraticGreenLibertarianTotalResult Votes % Votes % Votes % Votes % Votes %District 1 138,800 56.23% 96,601 39.13% 6,427 2.60% 5,015 2.03% 246,843 100.0% Republican HoldDistrict 2 158,175 55.19% 113,156 39.48% 8,566 2.99% 6,701 2.34% 286,598 100.0% Republican HoldDistrict 3 186,467 75.90% 0 0.00% 39,318 16.01% 19,875 8.09% 245,660 100.0% Republican HoldDistrict 4 154,149 59.53% 95,013 36.69% 4,807 1.86% 4,984 1.93% 258,953 100.0% Republican GainTotal 637,591 61.42% 304,770 29.36% 57,706 5.56% 37,987 3.66% 1,038,054 100.0% District 1 2012 Arkansas's 1st congressional district election Arkansas presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Arkansas#District 1 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Arkansas#District 1 2014 x150px File:Rick Crawford, official portrait, 112th Congress (cropped).jpg Rick Crawford Republican Party (United States) 138,800 56.2% File:3x4.svg Scott Ellington Democratic Party (United States) 96,601 39.1% File:2012 AR-1 Election Results.svg 200px County resultsCrawford: #f1b5b2 40–50% #ed8883 50–60% #e55751 60–70% #d02823 70–80%Ellington: #b4c7ec 40–50% #8da9e2 50–60% #678cd7 60–70% U.S. Representative Rick Crawford Republican Party (United States) Rick Crawford Republican Party (United States) Arkansas's 1st congressional district The 1st district had lost population,http://www.baxterbulletin.com/article/20110415/OPINION01/104150341/0/PHOTOGALLERIES/Steve-Barnes-Congressional-redistricting-brings-state-something-new Steve Barnes: Congressional redistricting brings state something new April 15, 2011 April 23, 2011 The Baxter Bulletin Steve BarnesAugust 2023 yes and so was drawn in the new map to incorporate counties in southeastern Arkansas which were previously a part of the 4th district. Republican incumbent Rick Crawford was first elected in 2010. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Rick Crawford, incumbent U.S. Representative Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Scott Ellington, prosecuting attorneyhttp://www.arktimes.com/arkansas/possible-1st-district-candidates/Content?oid=1852353 Possible 1st District candidates July 6, 2011 July 6, 2011 Arkansas Times https://web.archive.org/web/20110712141543/http://www.arktimes.com/arkansas/possible-1st-district-candidates/Content?oid=1852353 July 12, 2011 live Eliminated in primary Clark Hall, state representativehttp://www.talkbusiness.net/article/REP-CLARK-HALL-TO-ENTER-FIRST-DISTRICT-CONGRESSIONAL-RACE/2640/ Rep. Clark Hall to enter first district congressional race October 17, 2011 October 18, 2011 Talk Business & Politics https://web.archive.org/web/20111019093854/http://www.talkbusiness.net/article/REP-CLARK-HALL-TO-ENTER-FIRST-DISTRICT-CONGRESSIONAL-RACE/2640/ October 19, 2011 live Gary Latanich, professor of economics at Arkansas State Universityhttp://www.talkbusiness.net/article/FIRST-DISTRICT-DEMOCRATS-HAVE-CONTESTED-PRIMARY/2734/ First District Democrats Have Contested Primary November 2, 2011 November 2, 2011 Talk Business & Politics Michael Cook https://web.archive.org/web/20120502161347/http://talkbusiness.net/2011/11/first-district-democrats-have-contested-primary/ May 2, 2012 live Declined Paul Bookout, president pro tempore of the Arkansas Senate;http://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2011/sep/07/causey-not-running-arkansas-1st-district/ 3 Democrats not running in Arkansas' 1st District September 7, 2011 September 8, 2011 Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Nomaan Merchant L. J. Bryant, business owner and nominee for Land Commissioner in 2010http://www.thecitywire.com/index.php?q=node/15550 Arkansas Election Line: New Congressional options April 22, 2011 April 23, 2011 The City Wire Roby Brock https://web.archive.org/web/20110426084737/http://www.thecitywire.com/index.php?q=node%2F15550 April 26, 2011 dead Chad Causey, former chief of staff to U.S. Representative Marion Berry and nominee for this seat in 2010http://www.arktimes.com/ArkansasBlog/archives/2011/09/07/chad-causey-wont-run-again-in-2012 Chad Causey won't run again in 2012 September 7, 2011 September 7, 2011 Arkansas Times Max Brantley David Cook, former state representative and candidate for this seat in 2010 Keith Ingram, state representativehttp://www.rollcall.com/issues/56_132/Race-Ratings-Can-Democrats-Reclaim-Ark-Territory-206128-1.html Race Ratings: Can Democrats Reclaim Arkansas Territory? June 2, 2011 June 3, 2011 Roll Call Joshua Miller Robert S. Moore Jr., Speaker of the state house of representatives; Steve Rockwell, businessman (who had considered running in 2010) Robert F. Thompson, state senator Endorsements Clark Hall Organizations Blue Dog Coalition Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror ScottEllington ClarkHall GaryLatanich UndecidedTalk Business/Hendrix CollegeTalk Business/Hendrix College April 24–25, 2012 497 ± 4.4% 15% 10% 4% 71% Primary results Democratic primary results Scott Ellington Democratic Party (United States) 27,936 49.5 Clark M. Hall Democratic Party (United States) 21,861 38.8 Gary Latanich Democratic Party (United States) 6,605 11.7 56,402 100.0 Green primary Candidates Nominee Jacob Holloway, graduate student at Arkansas State University. Libertarian primary Candidates Nominee Jessica Paxton, wife of Libertarian Party of Arkansas chairman Rodger Paxton General election Endorsements Rick Crawford (R) Organizations National Republican Congressional Committee "Patriot" ProgramCandidates http://www.electgoppatriots.org/candidates/ electgoppatriots.org NRCC 5 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121016234223/http://www.electgoppatriots.org/candidates/ 16 October 2012 NRA Political Victory FundUpcoming Election - Arkansas http://www.nrapvf.org/grades-endorsements/2012/arkansas.aspx 18 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121009162245/http://www.nrapvf.org/grades-endorsements/2012/arkansas.aspx 9 October 2012 National Right to Life Committee Arkansas Endorsements http://nrlpac.org/endorsements%202012/Arkansas%20Endorsements.pdf National Right to Life 18 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20130123172722/http://nrlpac.org/endorsements%202012/Arkansas%20Endorsements.pdf 23 January 2013 United States Chamber of CommerceHelp With Voting http://www.voteforjobs2012.com/help-with-voting/?type=state&state=AR 18 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121010144030/http://www.voteforjobs2012.com/help-with-voting/?type=state&state=AR 10 October 2012 Scott Ellington (D) Labor unions AFL-CIOhttp://www.therepublic.com/view/story/2af20301cfc8449b983af31eabcf6411/AR--Union-Endorsements Arkansas AFL-CIO endorses Democrats, Green Party candidate in House races, but not Herb Rule August 14, 2012 August 15, 2012 The Republic (Columbus) Associated Press https://web.archive.org/web/20120819095828/http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/2af20301cfc8449b983af31eabcf6411/AR--Union-Endorsements August 19, 2012 dead National Association of Letter CarriersNALC-ENDORSED CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES https://www.nalc.org/news/the-postal-record/2012/september-2012/document/09-2012_endorsements.pdf NALC 12 February 2023 3–4 National Education Association United Steelworkers Organizations Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Emerging Races" ProgramRED TO BLUE 2012 http://www.dccc.org/pages/redtoblue DCCC 5 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121026213338/http://www.dccc.org/pages/redtoblue 26 October 2012 Polling Poll sourceDate(s)administeredSamplesizeMargin of errorRickCrawford (R)ScottEllington (D)UndecidedAnzalone Liszt Research Ellington (D)Anzalone Liszt Research Ellington (D) July 16–18, 2012 401 ±4.9% 47% 45% 8% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Reporthttp://cookpolitical.com/house/charts/race-ratings The Cook Political Report — Charts – 2012 House Competitive Races Cookpolitical.com November 5, 2012 November 6, 2012Safe R November 5, 2012 Rothenberghttp://rothenbergpoliticalreport.com/ratings/house House Ratings Rothenbergpoliticalreport.com November 2, 2012 November 4, 2012Safe R November 2, 2012 Roll Call, 2012 11 04 us onSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallCrystal Ball https://web.archive.org/web/20230420175527/https://centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/category/2012-house/ April 20, 2023 , 2012 11 05 us onSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesHouse Race Ratings, The New York Times, 2012 11 04 us onSafe R November 4, 2012RCP, 2012 11 04 us onSafe R November 4, 2012The HillHouse Ratings https://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/race-ratings/107735-the-hills-house-ratings-democrats-chances-for-seats-have-dimmed/ The Hill November 4, 2012 November 3, 2012 Likely R November 4, 2012 Results 2012 Arkansas's 1st congressional district electionhttps://www.sos.arkansas.gov/uploads/elections/Voices2012_Web.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20260106101839/https://www.sos.arkansas.gov/uploads/elections/Voices2012_Web.pdf January 6, 2026 live 2012 Voices of Arkansas Martin Mark Mark Martin (politician) November 6, 2012 Secretary of State of Arkansas July 13, 2026 Rick Crawford (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 138,800 56.2 Scott Ellington Democratic Party (United States) 96,601 39.1 Jessica Paxton Libertarian Party (United States) 6,427 2.6 Jacob Holloway Green Party (United States) 5,015 2.0 246,843 100.0 Republican Party (United States) By county CountyRick CrawfordRepublicanScott EllingtonDemocraticVarious candidatesOther partiesMarginTotal#%#%#%#%Arkansas3,51755.64%2,51039.71%2944.65%1,00715.93%6,321Baxter13,03368.85%5,01126.47%8854.68%8,02242.38%18,929Chicot1,45933.91%2,75764.07%872.02%-1,298-30.17%4,303Clay2,92958.71%1,88437.76%1763.53%1,04520.95%4,989Cleburne7,96570.18%2,82124.85%5644.97%5,14445.32%11,350Craighead17,83456.62%12,40039.37%1,2654.02%5,43417.25%31,499Crittenden6,53541.15%8,53853.77%8075.08%-2,003-12.61%15,880Cross3,74958.08%2,40237.21%3044.71%1,34720.87%6,455Desha1,43234.08%2,62562.47%1453.45%-1,193-28.39%4,202Fulton2,54157.49%1,68938.21%1904.30%85219.28%4,420Greene7,81358.53%4,84336.28%6935.19%2,97022.25%13,349Independence8,07966.60%3,57229.45%4793.95%4,50737.16%12,130Izard3,19961.53%1,72733.22%2735.25%1,47228.31%5,199Jackson2,67051.16%2,31244.30%2374.54%3586.86%5,219Jefferson (part)13026.69%32767.15%306.16%-197-40.45%487Lawrence3,06155.54%2,19939.90%2514.55%86215.64%5,511Lee1,12434.02%2,05562.20%1253.78%-931-28.18%3,304Lincoln1,80249.21%1,67245.66%1885.13%1303.55%3,662Lonoke16,42869.73%6,01725.54%1,1154.73%10,41144.19%23,560Mississippi5,90246.73%6,04947.89%6795.38%-147-1.16%12,630Monroe1,36544.40%1,57451.20%1354.39%-209-6.80%3,074Phillips2,36731.56%4,64261.90%4906.53%-2,275-30.34%7,499Poinsett4,17955.73%3,05640.76%2633.51%1,12314.98%7,498Prairie1,90462.06%1,04233.96%1223.98%86228.10%3,068Randolph3,32356.87%2,22738.11%2935.01%1,09618.76%5,843Searcy (part)2,36070.43%72421.61%2677.97%1,63648.82%3,351Sharp4,45161.96%2,37833.10%3554.94%2,07328.86%7,184St. Francis3,09238.38%4,64757.68%3173.93%-1,555-19.30%8,056Stone3,41065.09%1,55029.59%2795.33%1,86035.50%5,239Woodruff1,14743.58%1,35151.33%1345.09%-204-7.75%2,632Totals138,80056.23%96,60139.13%11,4424.64%42,19917.10%246,843 District 2 2012 Arkansas's 2nd congressional district election Arkansas presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Arkansas#District 2 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Arkansas#District 2 2014 x150px File:Tim Griffin, official portrait, 112th Congress 2 (cropped).jpg Tim Griffin Republican Party (United States) 158,175 55.2% File:3x4.svg Herb Rule Democratic Party (United States) 113,156 39.5% 2012 Arkansas's 2nd congressional district election results map by county.svg 250px County resultsGriffin: #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80%Rule: #7996e2 50–60% U.S. Representative Tim Griffin Republican Party (United States) Tim Griffin Republican Party (United States) Arkansas's 2nd congressional district Population growth in Arkansas's central counties meant that the 2nd district had to shrink in the new map. Under the new map, the 2nd district is likely to continue to favor Republicans. Republican incumbent Timothy Griffin was first elected in 2010. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Tim Griffin, incumbent U.S. Representative Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Herb Rule, attorney and former state representative Declined David Boling, former chief of staff to U.S. Representative Vic Snyder and candidate for this seat in 2010http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aID=127568 Chris Thomason, David Boling Not Seeking U.S. House Seats July 27, 2011 July 29, 2011 Arkansas Business Bob Edwards, attorney (who had considered running in 2010) John Charles Edwards, state representative http://www.talkbusiness.net/article/EDWARDS-IS-STAYING-IN-THE-STATE-HOUSE-WILL-NOT-RUN-FOR-CONGRESS/2639/ Edwards is staying in the state house - will not run for Congress October 16, 2011 October 18, 2011 Tolbert Report Drew Pritt, political consultanthttp://www.todaysthv.com/news/article/178921/2/Drew-Pritt-drops-out-of-Congressional-race Drew Pritt drops out of Arkansas Congressional Race November 1, 2011 November 2, 2011 Today's THV Lauren Clark April 5, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120405083940/http://www.todaysthv.com/news/article/178921/2/Drew-Pritt-drops-out-of-Congressional-race dead Bill Halter, former Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas and candidate for Senate in 2010 Pat Hays, Mayor of North Little Rock;http://www.talkbusiness.net/article/PAT-HAYS-POLITICAL-FUTURE-A-SOURCE-OF-SPECULATION/2360/ Pat Hays political future a source of speculation August 23, 2011 August 23, 2011 Talk Business & Politics David Johnson, state senator Jay Martin, lawyer and former state representativehttp://www.arktimes.com/ArkansasBlog/archives/2012/01/17/jay-martin-confirms-interest-in-2nd-district-congress Jay Martin confirms interest in 2nd District Congress January 17, 2012 January 28, 2012 Arkansas Times Max Brantley Tracy Steele, state representative Robbie Wills, former speaker of the state House of Representatives and candidate for this seat in 2010 Libertarian primary Candidates Nominee Chris Hayes General election Endorsements Tim Griffin (R) Organizations Gun Owners of America NRA Political Victory Fund National Right to Life Committee United States Chamber of Commerce Herb Rule (D) Labor unions National Education Association United Steelworkers Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results 2012 Arkansas's 2nd congressional district election Tim Griffin (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 158,175 55.2 Herb Rule Democratic Party (United States) 113,156 39.5 Barbara Ward Green Party (United States) 8,566 3.0 Chris Hayes Libertarian Party (United States) 6,701 2.3 286,598 100.0 Republican Party (United States) By county CountyTim GriffinRepublicanHerb RuleDemocraticVarious candidatesOther partiesMarginTotal#%#%#%#%Conway4,44558.80%2,77736.73%3384.47%1,66822.06%7,560Faulkner26,24364.61%12,17929.98%2,1965.41%14,06434.63%40,618Perry2,48964.52%1,11228.82%2576.66%1,37735.69%3,858Pulaski68,53544.02%78,88650.67%8,2545.30%-10,351-6.65%155,675Saline32,68070.23%11,51024.73%2,3465.04%21,17045.49%46,536Van Buren4,30767.88%1,68926.62%3495.50%2,61841.26%6,345White19,47674.89%5,00319.24%1,5275.87%14,47355.65%26,006Totals158,17555.19%113,15639.48%15,2675.33%45,01915.71%286,598 District 3 2012 Arkansas's 3rd congressional district election Arkansas presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Arkansas#District 3 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Arkansas#District 3 2014 x150px File:Steve Womack, Official Portrait, 112th Congress - Hi Res (cropped).jpg Steve Womack Republican Party (United States) 186,467 75.9% File:3x4.svg Rebekah Kennedy Green Party (United States) 39,318 16.0% File:3x4.svg David Pangrac Libertarian Party (United States) 19,875 8.1% File:2012 Arkansas's 3rd congressional district election results map by county.svg 250px County resultsWomack: #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% #c21b18 80–90% U.S. Representative Steve Womack Republican Party (United States) Steve Womack Republican Party (United States) Arkansas's 3rd congressional district Population growth in Arkansas's northwestern counties meant that the 3rd district had to shrink in the new map. Under the new map, the 3rd district is likely to continue to favor Republicans. Republican incumbent Steve Womack was first elected in 2010. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Steve Womack, incumbent U.S. Representative Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Ken Aden, former director for West Memphis-based nonprofit Residents 4 Arkansashttp://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2011/aug/30/democrat-announces-nw-arkansas-congressional-seat/ Democrat announces for NW Arkansas congressional seat August 30, 2011 August 30, 2011 Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Andrew Demillo Green primary Candidates Nominee Rebekah Kennedy, nominee for Senate in 2008 and for state attorney general in 2010.https://www.ark.org/arelections/index.php?ac:show:cand_search=1&candid=16240 Rebekah Kennedy May 15, 2012 August 15, 2012 Arkansas Secretary of State Libertarian primary Candidates Nominee David Pangrac, Libertarian Party of Arkansas Vice Chairman General election Campaign Aden would withdraw from the race after admitting to exaggerating his military record. Under Arkansas law, the Democratic Party was unable to field a replacement candidate for Aden and no Democrat appeared on the general election ballot. http://www.arktimes.com/ArkansasBlog/archives/2012/07/09/ken-aden-dropping-out-of-3rd-district-congressional-race Ken Aden dropping out of 3rd District congressional race July 9, 2012 August 15, 2012 Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Max Brantley On August 14, 2012, Kennedy received the endorsement of the Arkansas state AFL-CIO labor union. Endorsements Steve Womack (R) Organizations NRA Political Victory Fund National Right to Life Committee United States Chamber of Commerce Ken Aden (D) Labor unions United Steelworkers Rebekah Kennedy (G) Labor unions AFL-CIO Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results 2012 Arkansas's 3rd congressional district election Steve Womack (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 186,467 75.9 Rebekah Kennedy Green Party (United States) 39,318 16.0 David Pangrac Libertarian Party (United States) 19,875 8.1 245,660 100.0 Republican Party (United States) By county CountySteve WomackRepublicanRebekah KennedyGreenDavid PangracLibertarianMarginTotal#%#%#%#%Benton59,92479.22%9,53312.60%6,1828.17%50,39166.62%75,639Boone11,98382.20%1,80112.36%7935.44%10,18269.85%14,577Carroll6,71169.31%2,17722.48%7958.21%4,53446.82%9,683Crawford (part)11,39380.60%1,75512.42%9886.99%9,63868.18%14,136Marion5,23278.36%91213.66%5337.98%4,32064.70%6,677Newton (part)1,26181.72%18812.18%946.09%1,07369.54%1,543Pope15,44178.35%2,95314.98%1,3146.67%12,48863.37%19,708Searcy (part)17284.31%2411.76%83.92%14872.55%204Sebastian (part)28,41577.65%4,86813.30%3,3129.05%23,54764.34%36,595Washington45,93568.66%15,10722.58%5,8568.75%30,82846.08%66,898Totals186,46775.90%39,31816.01%19,8758.09%147,14959.90%245,660 District 4 2012 Arkansas's 4th congressional district election Arkansas presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Arkansas#District 4 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Arkansas#District 4 2014 x150px File:Tom Cotton, official portrait, 113th Congress (cropped).png Tom Cotton Republican Party (United States) 154,149 59.5% File:Gene Jeffress (cropped).jpg Gene Jeffress Democratic Party (United States) 95,013 36.7% File:AR-4 2012 Election Results by County.svg 200px County resultsCotton: #ed8883 50–60% #e55751 60–70% #d02823 70–80%Jeffress: #8da9e2 50–60% #678cd7 60–70% U.S. Representative Mike Ross Democratic Party (United States) Tom Cotton Republican Party (United States) Arkansas's 4th congressional district Under the new map, the 4th district loses some territory in the east of the state to the 1st district and gains some Republican-leaning northwestern Arkansas counties from the 3rd district. The district also gains Yell County from the 2nd district, which is expected to make the 4th district more favorable to Democrats. Democratic incumbent Mike Ross, who was first elected in 2000, chose not to seek re-election.http://www.arktimes.com/arkansas/in-rosss-wake/Content?oid=1874541 In Ross's wake Arkansas Times July 27, 2011 July 27, 2011 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Gene Jeffress, state senatorhttp://www.realclearpolitics.com/news/ap/politics/2011/Aug/29/rankin__jeffress_launch_congressional_bids_in_ark_.html Rankin, Jeffress launch congressional bids in Ark. August 29, 2011 August 30, 2011 RealClearPolitics Andrew Demillo Eliminated in primary D.C. Morrison, businessman and candidate for Senate in 2010 Q. Byrum Hurst Jr., attorney and small business ownerhttp://talkbusiness.net/2012/02/democrat-q-byrum-hurst-enters-fourth-district-congressional-race/ Democrat Q. Byrum Hurst Enters Fourth District Congressional Race February 27, 2012 March 1, 2012 Talk Business & Politics Roby Brock Declined Robin Carroll, prosecutor and former legal counsel to the Democratic Party;http://talkbusiness.net/article/ROSS-WILL-NOT-SEEK-RE-ELECTION-IN-2012/2167/ Ross will not seek re-election in 2012 (updated) July 25, 2011 July 31, 2011 Talk Business & Politics https://web.archive.org/web/20110830121638/http://talkbusiness.net/article/ROSS-WILL-NOT-SEEK-RE-ELECTION-IN-2012/2167/ August 30, 2011 dead Conner Eldridge, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Arkansashttps://www.politico.com/blogs/david-catanese/2011/07/can-dems-hold-the-ross-seat-037764 Can Dems hold the Ross seat? Politico July 25, 2011 July 27, 2011 David Catanese Steve Faris, former state senator Greg Hale, consultant for The Markham Group;http://talkbusiness.net/2012/01/greg-hales-name-surfaces-in-fourth-district-congressional-race/ Greg Hale's Name Surfaces In Fourth District Congressional Race January 18, 2012 January 24, 2012 Talk Business & Politics Roby Brock Steve Harrelson, state senator Mike Hathorn, former state representative and candidate for lieutenant governor in 2010 Carlton Jones, prosecutor from Texarkana Chris Masingill, head of the Delta Regional Authority and a former staff member for Ross and Governor Mike Beebe Bruce Maloch, state representative Gregg Reep, state representative Mike Ross, incumbent U.S. Representative Larry Teague, state senator Chris Thomason, former state representative and chancellor of the University of Arkansas Community College at Hope Jeff Weaver, district director for Mike Rosshttp://talkbusiness.net/2011/12/ross-chief-of-staff-rules-out-fourth-district-run/ Ross District Director Rules Out Fourth District Run December 12, 2011 January 24, 2012 Talk Business & Politics Roby Brock Hank Wilkins, state representative Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror Q. ByrumHurst GeneJeffress D.C.Morrison UndecidedTalk Business/Hendrix CollegeTalk Business/Hendrix College May 10, 2012 418 ± 4.8% 23% 22% 11% 44% Primary results Democratic primary results Gene Jeffress Democratic Party (United States) 23,848 43.0 Q. Byrum Hurst Democratic Party (United States) 19,812 35.7 DC Morrison Democratic Party (United States) 11,771 21.2 55,431 100.0 Primary runoff results Democratic primary runoff results Gene Jeffress Democratic Party (United States) 15,266 60.7 Q. Byrum Hurst Democratic Party (United States) 9,895 39.3 25,161 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Tom Cotton, consultant and Army reservist Eliminated in primary John Cowart, police officer and currently serving U.S. Marine Corps Reserve lieutenant colonel in Afghanistanhttp://www.arktimes.com/ArkansasBlog/archives/2011/12/12/another-armedcandidate-for-4th-district-congress Another (armed)candidate for 4th District Congress December 12, 2011 January 24, 2012 Arkansas Times Max Brantley May 12, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130512065507/http://www.arktimes.com/ArkansasBlog/archives/2011/12/12/another-armedcandidate-for-4th-district-congress dead Beth Anne Rankin, teacher, former Miss Arkansas & nominee for this seat in 2010 Withdrew Marcus Richmond, business owner and retired Marine Corps lieutenant colonel Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TomCotton JohnCowart Beth AnneRankin UndecidedTalk Business/Hendrix CollegeTalk Business/Hendrix College May 10, 2012 437 ± 4.7% 51% 6% 33% 10%Talk Business/Hendrix CollegeTalk Business/Hendrix College April 17, 2012 542 ± 4.2% 38.5% 4% 38.5% 19% Primary results Republican primary results Tom Cotton Republican Party (United States) 20,899 57.6 Beth Anne Rankin Republican Party (United States) 13,460 37.1 John Cowart Republican Party (United States) 1,953 5.4 36,312 100.0 Green primary Candidates Nominee J. Joshua Drake Libertarian primary Bobby Tullis had considered seeking Libertarian nomination for the seat;http://talkbusiness.net/article/FOURTH-DISTRICT-GAINS-MORE-CANDIDATES-COWART-AND-TULLIS/2732/ Fourth District Gains More Candidates - Cowart and Tullis November 1, 2011 November 2, 2011 Talk Business & Politics Jason Tolbert however in December 2011 Tullis gave his support to Republican candidate Beth Anne Rankin; nevertheless, he was subsequently nominated as the Libertarian candidate. Candidates Nominee Bobby Tullis, former Democratic state representative and unsuccessful Green Party nominee for state treasurer in 2010 General election Endorsements Gene Jeffress (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO National Association of Letter Carriers National Education Association United Steelworkers Tom Cotton (R) Organizations Club for Growth Eagle Forum2012 Candidates Endorsed By Eagle Forum PAC http://www.eagleforum.org/election/endorse-2012.html eagleforum.org 23 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141013070756/http://www.eagleforum.org/election/endorse-2012.html 13 October 2014 12 February 2013 Gun Owners of America National Right to Life Committee Tea Party Express2012 ENDORSEMENTS http://www.teapartyexpress.org/2012-endorsements teapartyexpress.org January 27, 2012 11 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121207233313/http://www.teapartyexpress.org/2012-endorsements 7 December 2012 United States Chamber of Commerce Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Reporthttp://cookpolitical.com/house/charts/race-ratings The Cook Political Report — Charts – 2012 House Competitive Races Cookpolitical.com November 5, 2012 November 6, 2012Likely R flip November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R flip November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R flip November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R flip November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R flip November 4, 2012RCPSafe R flip November 4, 2012The HillLikely R flip November 4, 2012 Results 2012 Arkansas's 4th congressional district election Tom Cotton Republican Party (United States) 154,149 59.5 Gene Jeffress Democratic Party (United States) 95,013 36.7 Bobby Tullis Libertarian Party (United States) 4,984 1.9 J. Joshua Drake Green Party (United States) 4,807 1.9 258,953 100.0 Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) By county CountyGene JeffressDemocraticTom CottonRepublicanVarious candidatesOther partiesMarginTotal#%#%#%#%Ashley4,08952.58%3,53745.48%1511.94%-552-7.10%7,777Bradley1,64946.19%1,84051.54%812.27%1915.35%3,570Calhoun98445.94%1,11552.05%432.01%1316.12%2,142Clark3,72745.15%4,28551.91%2432.94%5586.76%8,255Cleveland96530.15%2,15467.29%822.56%1,18937.14%3,201Columbia3,39938.29%5,11657.63%3624.08%1,71719.34%8,877Crawford (part)1,20621.33%4,26575.42%1843.25%3,05954.09%5,655Dallas1,40846.87%1,51450.40%822.73%1063.53%3,004Drew2,86343.83%3,48953.41%1802.76%6269.58%6,532Franklin1,55924.11%4,74873.44%1582.44%3,18949.33%6,465Garland11,76729.39%26,37965.89%1,8904.72%14,61236.50%40,036Grant1,75227.26%4,47669.63%2003.11%2,72442.38%6,428Hempstead2,60839.24%3,67355.26%3665.51%1,06516.02%6,647Hot Spring3,72733.61%6,88362.07%4794.32%3,15628.46%11,089Howard1,43333.26%2,35954.75%51712.00%92621.49%4,309Jefferson (part)15,76860.76%9,45436.43%7312.82%-6,314-24.33%25,953Johnson2,46130.74%5,25165.59%2943.67%2,79034.85%8,006Lafayette1,16542.16%1,50154.33%973.51%33612.16%2,763Little River2,08843.43%2,44350.81%2775.76%3557.38%4,808Logan1,80024.68%5,32472.99%1702.33%3,52448.31%7,294Madison1,90629.25%4,39867.49%2133.27%2,49238.24%6,517Miller5,03734.10%9,14961.94%5843.95%4,11227.84%14,770Montgomery86525.68%2,36870.31%1354.01%1,50344.63%3,368Nevada1,36341.22%1,81054.73%1344.05%44713.52%3,307Newton (part)74337.58%1,10856.04%1266.37%36518.46%1,977Ouachita5,30653.36%4,42544.50%2132.14%-881-8.86%9,944Pike97826.18%2,65270.99%1062.84%1,67444.81%3,736Polk1,51019.81%5,83276.53%2793.66%4,32256.71%7,621Scott69819.31%2,75876.31%1584.37%2,06057.00%3,614Sebastian (part)92618.03%4,07979.40%1322.57%3,15361.38%5,137Sevier1,40433.33%2,31855.02%49111.65%91421.69%4,213Union6,60141.22%8,93555.79%4803.00%2,33414.57%16,016Yell1,25821.24%4,51176.17%1532.58%3,25354.93%5,922Totals95,01336.69%154,14959.53%9,7913.78%59,13622.84%258,953 References External links Elections Division from the Arkansas Secretary of State United States House of Representatives elections in Arkansas, 2012 at Ballotpedia Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets Outside spending at the Sunlight Foundation Arkansas 2012 United States House of Representatives